ITALIAN LEMON JAM Recipe
This Italian Lemon Jam is a delightful, vitamin C-rich spread perfect for enhancing your breakfast or desserts with its zesty flavor. Make a batch of this easy jam to enjoy the taste of fresh lemons all year round!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Lemons:
- 4 large lemons, zested and juiced
Sugar Syrup:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- STEP 1: Start by washing and drying the lemons. Zest and juice them, ensuring no seeds are included.
- STEP 2: In a pot, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- STEP 3: Boil the mixture over medium heat, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- STEP 4: Test jam consistency on a cold plate. Continue cooking if needed.
- STEP 5: Cool slightly, pour into sterilized jars, seal, and let cool completely.
Notes
- You can customize the jam by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for a unique flavor twist.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized to prolong the jam’s shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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